Match-dispensing device



July 24, 1928.

E. COLE MATCH DISPENSING DEVICE Dec 17, 1927 Patented July 24, 192s.

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This ,invention relates Lto match dispensing ,devices and more particularly to a-,match ,safe constructed to discharge a singlematch additionto serving as a Vmatch safe and dispensing device for matches, may-likewise be ,employed ,a receptacle .for burnt matches,

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These and other objects I attain by .the construction shown in the accompanying drawings,,wherein for the purpose of illusn tration is shown a. preferred embodiment of my invention and whcrein:-

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a match dispensing device constructed in accordance with my invention;

Figure 2 is a section on the line 2-2 of Figure 1; v

Figure 3 is a section on the line 3 3 of Figure 2 5 Figure Il 1s a fragmentary side elevation of the extension which operates in the groove of the base;

`Figure 5 is a fragmentary bottom plan view of the match safe.

Referring now more particularly to the drawings, the numeral generally designates a base which, in accordance with my invention, is provided with longitudinally extending parallel slots 11 opening tllrough the upper face thereof and having theirL lower ends enlarged, as indicated at 12. Extending transversely of the base at the center thereof is a groove 13 of a Size just suliicicnt to receive a single match and the base at its center and interrupting the groove has a depression 14 into which `the fingers may be inserted to readily engage a match disposed in this groove. The bottom of the base is provided with a sanded matchV scratching surface S.

The numeral 15 generally designates f a match receptacle which is in the form of a rectangular tube of just suliicient size to admita box of the type in which matches are ordinarily vended. This receptacle is openbottomed and has at the lower ends of its vend walls 16 extensions 17 for projection 13 adapted to operate in the enlargement :12 vofthe slots and considerablyrwider 'than the eend walls of .the rreceptacld `^so thatthetreceptable 1s` held against verticalidisplacement or Opposite side wallsof .tipping in the slots. the receptacle are Eprovided adjacent .their lower ends with vertically .extending slots or sight openings 19, enabling the userl to determine vwhen .the matches -are princticallyex- .ent-ensions are,providcdwith .a scroll lor roll' l haustcd and anend wall 1 6 has ianfopenin'g E20 formed therein i'adjjacentiitswlowerwend through` which a ,singleniatch may 5be`inscrted to the receptacle. 'Ilhe base at apposite n ends Athereof is ,pronided with Stops f 21 kpreventi ng` the :receptacle` from lmoving, 4finom k.'lo-.lillthereceptacles with matches, the device is bodily tilted to a horizontal or inverted position and a box of matches from' which one end has been removed is replaced therein with the open end foremost. The device is then rotated and the box removed, leaving the matches in the receptacle within which they may move freely downwardly, due to the clearance space aiforded by the removal of the box; The follower is then placed upon the top of the matches.` vMatches are dispensed by sliding the casing from one side to the other of the slot, a match being deposited in the groove 13 in thek passage of the receptacle. Burnt matches, cigarette stubs or the like may be placed in the upper end of the casing upon the follower 22. The sanded bottom surface of the base aHords both the scratching surface and a means for holding the base stationary as the receptacle is slid thereon.

It will be obvious that while I have described a particular method of connecting the receptacle andbase to one another for sliding movement in a fixed path, other means might be resorted to to attain this end. e I accordingly do not limit myself to such specific structure except as hereinafter claimed.

` I claim l. In a match safe and in combination, a base having parallel slots, an open-bottomed receptacle seated upon the upper surface of the base and having portions extending into said slots and having engagement therewith preventing vertical movement of the receptacle with relation to the base while per mitting reciprocatory motion thereof longitudinally of the base, said base having a groove extending transversely with respect to said slots and of a depth to receive a single match.

2. In a match safe and in combination,y a base having parallel slots,' an open-bottomed' receptacle seated upon the upper surface of@ thereof. said slots and having engagement therewith! the base and having portions extending into preventing vertical movement of the receptacle with relation to the base while permitting reciprocatory motion thereof longitudinally of the base, said base having a groove extending transversely with respect to said slots and of a depth to receive a single match, said grooves opening through the ends of the base and means upon the base limiting sliding movement of the receptacle upon the base. A

'3. In a match safe and in combination, ya base, parallel slots opening through the upper surface of the base and having enlargement-s at their lower ends, said yslots opening through the ends of the base, an open-bottomed receptacle having its yside walls extended downwardly below the botr` tom thereof and provided with scrolls adapted to enter the enlargements of the slots while the extensions of the side walls are operatingy in the slots and the base further having a transversely extending groove connecting sjaid slots and removable kstops carried bythe base at the upper surface thereofbetween said slots and at the ends 4. 'In a match safe and in combination, a base, parrallel 'slots opening through the upper surface of the base and having enlargements at their lower endsfsaid slots opening through the ends ofthe base,y an open-bottomed receptacle yhaving its side walls'extended downwardly below the bottom thereof and provided with yscrolls adapted to enter the enlargements of the slots whilethe extensionsof the sidewalls are operating inthe slots and the base further having a'transversely extending groove connectingsaid slots; and removable vstops carried by the vbase at the upper surface thereof between said slots and at the ends thereof5 said scrolls being offgreater width than the side walls of the receptacles.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aiix my signature.

EATON COLE. 

